The meeting began with introductions from cohort members and partners, followed by a panel discussion featuring Anita Norian, Steven Brockshus, and Robert Karanja. The panelists shared their experiences in entrepreneurship, highlighting the skills and attributes necessary for CEOs of investable companies. They also discussed red flags in CEOs and the contrasting roles and skills of early stage and scaling stage CEOs. The panelists provided valuable insights into achieving product-market fit and scaling in the early stages of a business, as well as the critical aspects of investor communication and the long-term approach to supporting startups.